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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Understanding Alkanes: Structure, Formula, and Applications as Fuels and Solvents

– First four alkanes are methane (CH4), Ethane (C2H6), Propane (C3H8), and Butane (C4H10)- single Bonded Alkanes Alkanes are a class of hydrocarbons that contain only single...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Understanding Hydroxyl Groups: Types and Functions in Organic Compounds

– contain Hydroxyl group (OH) – suffix ol or hydroxy if a higher priority group is present- Diols contain two hydroxyl groups. * Geminal: 2 Hydroxyl groups...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Understanding Aldehydes: Definition, Common Examples, and Applications

– suffix al- Common names include * formaldehyde for methanal (R = H)* Acetyldehyde for ethanal ( R = CH3)* Propionaldehyde for propanal (R = CH3CH2) Carbonyl...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Understanding the Differences Between Aldehydes and Ketones: A Molecular and Functional Group Analysis

– An aldehyde has a terminal functional group due to the one hydrogen- Ketone has two alkyl groups so it’s never a terminal group. Common Names of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Organic Chemistry

The Hazards of Acetaldehyde: Understanding the Risks and Proper Handling of this Toxic Organic Compound

Acetaldehyde Naming cyclic Aldehydes Acetaldehyde is a colorless and flammable organic compound that is often referred to as ethanal. Its chemical formula is C2H4O, and it is...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Everything You Need to Know About Propionaldehyde: Properties, Preparation, and Uses

Propionaldehyde Aldehyde Nomenclature: Methanal Propionaldehyde is an organic compound having the chemical formula CH3CH2CHO. It is also known as propanal or propaldehyde. This compound is a colorless...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Discover the Significance of Chloroplasts in Photosynthesis: The Powerhouse of Energy Production in Plants and Algae

An organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs Chloroplast The organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs is called chloroplast. Chloroplast...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Exploring the Importance of Thylakoid Membranes in Chloroplasts for Efficient Photosynthesis

saclike photosynthetic membranes found in chloroplasts Thylakoid The sac-like photosynthetic membranes found in chloroplasts are called thylakoid membranes. These membranes are highly specialized structures that contain pigments...

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